Karl Hinett has run races in five countries, including events in Florida and at the North and South Poles.

Pte Hinett, of Dudley, West Mids, was 19 when he was inside a Warrior tank attacked by rioters in Basra. This image of him rolling down the front of the vehicle covered in flames made headlines globally.

After a five-year fight against 37% burns, he set himself the amazing challenge of completing 200 marathons before hitting 30.

He has so far raised £50,000 for the burns unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.

Karl, now 27, said: “The hospital gave me life so I intend to use that life to give back to them as long as possible.